New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
On a faraway planet, James Webb Space Telescope has picked up signs of molecules that, on Earth, are produced only by living organisms but researchers say we must interpret the results cautiously
Scientific American
APRIL 16, 2025
Spillover from the politicization of the COVID pandemic has eroded vaccine confidence, but everyday people can play a role in building it back up
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New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Water falls on Earth every day as rain, and now scientists seem to have found a way of using it to create renewable electricity
PBS Nature
APRIL 16, 2025
In the Atchafalaya Basinthe largest river swamp in the U.S.ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers against hurricanes and extreme weather. Spanning a million acres, these nearly indestructible trees have protected Louisiana’s coast for thousands of years. How does this million-acre ecosystem protect Louisianas communities, and how can we protect it?
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
It is harder for our bodies to absorb key nutrients from plant-based foods, so some vegans may be short on essential amino acids for healthy muscles and bones despite eating plenty of protein
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story at Grist. Chicago city leaders are set to consider a major overhaul in how and where polluting businesses are allowed to open, nearly two years after the city settled a civil rights complaint that alleged a pattern of discrimination threatening the health of low-income communities of color.
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Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story from Northwestern University. Researchers have expanded the potential of carbon capture technology that plucks CO2 directly from the air by demonstrating that there are multiple suitable and abundant materials that can facilitate direct air capture.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Researchers have used a fungus and bacteria to create rigid, living structures similar to bone and coral, which could one day be used as a self-repairing building material
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story at Politico. Textiles, furniture, tires and mattresses will be subject to much stricter design standards to ensure they last longer, as the EU aims to stamp out wasteful consumption, the European Commission confirmed on Wednesday.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Scientists have used an artificial circulatory system to create lab-grown chicken, which may improve its texture
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Scientific American
APRIL 16, 2025
Hypochlorous acid has a lot of buzz in the beauty industry, but this nontoxic disinfectant has many possible uses.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
General relativity is an astonishingly beautiful theory, and grappling with why it disagrees with quantum mechanics is a joy, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Scientific American
APRIL 16, 2025
The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equations
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
The idea that the rise of tech means today's young people are less intelligent than previous generations is rife but wrong, says neuroscientist Dean Burnett
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Scientific American
APRIL 16, 2025
Discarded authors Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz, observers of the geological past, look into the future
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
There were hints that the world may be quantum long before the development of quantum mechanics in 1925 could we have come up with this revolutionary theory hundreds or even thousands of years earlier?
National Law Center
APRIL 16, 2025
By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture April 16, 2025 Fast facts: 12th Annual.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
As quantum computers mature, they will be transformational.
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
Circle of Blue
APRIL 16, 2025
To save a dying aquifer or at least their piece of it a group of roughly 60 farmers in northwest Kansas decided on a self-imposed diet. The move a dozen years ago to voluntarily restrict the water they pumped from the Ogallala Aquifer , the lifeblood of the High Plains, was seen by some as a risky proposition. In the semi-arid region, farmers might have gone bankrupt without water drawn from deep underground.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Space agencies from the US, Europe and Japan are all making plans to visit the asteroid Apophis when it makes an extremely close flyby in 2029 to learn how to deflect others like it
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story at Wired. Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five yearsand to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Quantum effects like superposition and entanglement have long been seen in single particles, but physicists are on a quest to find out just how big an object can be before it loses its quantumness
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story at pv magazine. A critical shortage of specialized skills and resources within organizations is increasingly driving companies to outsource their solar equipment maintenance, found a survey by Fluke, a specialist in test and measurement instruments for solar installers. Key findings from the survey include: 54% of U.S.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Quantum theory started with a bout of hay fever, and went on to transform our view of the universe but its legacy isn't complete
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. After decades of pressure from farmworkers and their allies, California launched a statewide system to warn communities before theyre exposed to toxic pesticides. But health concerns remain.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Black Mirror's new season is a mixed bag, ranging from a sublimely plotted romp to one of the worst episodes to date.
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Environmental News Bits
APRIL 16, 2025
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Somewhere in the tumult of the global economy in recent months, solar panel prices hit bottom and then began to rise. The oversupply that helped to push prices down last year has eased a bit. This, plus a host of other factors, mean that prices are now … Continue reading Solar panel prices are rising again.
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
Exposing the origins of the improbable and at times scary plans of tech billionaires makes Adam Becker's More Everything Forever a disturbing but important book
PBS Nature
APRIL 16, 2025
Locked within the stones and fossils of Petrified Forest National Park lies a record of life, death, and resilience during one of Earth’s most extreme periods of environmental change. What secrets do these fossilized ecosystems reveal about the prehistoric past, and how can they help predict the future of life on Earth? Previous Episode: How Louisiana’s Mega Swamp Breaks Hurricanes Click HERE To Watch Season One The post What Turned These Ancient Trees to Stone?
New Scientist
APRIL 16, 2025
It is rare to find brown dwarf stars orbiting in pairs, and this pair has an even more unusual exoplanet companion
Scientific American
APRIL 16, 2025
Rather than resurrect extinct species, cloning technology could save those at risk of dying out, like the red wolf, but only with solid conservation efforts and habitat protections
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